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The Rev Jay C Mitchell, Pastor

Ms Denise Hyson, Parish Administrator

Ms Denise Hyson, Parish Administrator

Pastor Jay (he/him/his) is from a little bit of everywhere in the Northeast. A  2009 graduate from Temple University (B.A., Religion) and a 2014  graduate of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (M.Div.), he has called the Philadelphia area home for the past 16 years. A  life-long lover of cities, Pastor Jay concentrated his studies in  Metropolitan/Urban Ministries. 


Pastor Jay calls himself a "liturgi-geek" and his passions are connecting worship and life being sure that the gatherings of God's  people inform and are informed by daily life. Pastor Jay is passionate  about extending the amazing news of God at work in the world with all  people and extending the radical welcome of God.


Pastor Jay lives in East Norriton with his fiance, Chaz; their cat, Jake; and their dog, Vesper. In his spare time he loves baking, gardening, reading, music, and a good cocktail with even better conversation.

Ms Denise Hyson, Parish Administrator

Ms Denise Hyson, Parish Administrator

Ms Denise Hyson, Parish Administrator

Ms. Hyson (she/her/hers) is a native of Salamanca, New York, and a graduate of Genesee  Community College. Prior to working at Christ Ascension, Ms. Hyson  worked in the medical billing field. She enjoys reading, sewing, music  and dining out with family and friends. Ms. Hyson lives in Conshohocken  with her family.  

Ms BethAnn Leaming, CAPS Director

Ms Denise Hyson, Parish Administrator

Ms BethAnn Leaming, CAPS Director

Ms. Leaming, Ms. BA, (she/her/hers) is  

originally  from Ohio , but has lived in the Philadelphia area nearly 25 years.  With well over a decade of experience as a school director, and degrees  in Psychology & Sociology (Ohio 1992), Education (Drexel 2012) and  Law (Ohio Northern 1995), BA is well versed in the skills needed to make  our Preschool the best that it can possibly be for the children  and families that are part of it.  


Ms.  BethAnn is always surrounded by children, either at CAPS, or at  home with four of her own.  They are an active family that enjoys  traveling as far and frequently as possible.

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HOLY WEEK @CALC

All services in person and on Facebook Live


Palm Sunday

Holy Eucharist with Passion and Palms

10 April @9:30am


Maundy Thursday

Holy Eucharist

14 April @7:00pm


Good Friday

Passion and Adoration of the Cross

15 April @7:00pm


Easter Vigil

Salvation History with the First Eucharist of the Resurrection

16 April @7:00pm


The Resurrection of Our Lord--Easter Day

Festival Eucharist

17 April @9:30am